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‘Protecting is in your hands’ at Skope!

Reflecting, questioning, and informing were at the heart of the session dedicated to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), held with 10th-grade students from the Industrial Maintenance and Electronics, Automation, and Control courses at the Aveiro Professional...

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Back to school with memorable experiences!

We invite all schools in the municipality of Aveiro to offer their students a unique educational experience at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. The educational visit, which includes a journey through the history of medicine and the future of health, can be...

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T-shaped dish: when science reaches everyone’s table

What we put on our plates has a profound influence on our health and well-being. The science is clear: a balanced diet is essential in preventing chronic diseases — but turning that knowledge into simple everyday choices is not always easy. This is where the T-plate...

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Cultura que Cuida Programme – Art Workshop

Continuing with the Cultura que Cuida programme, we held another artistic workshop session, where creating, playing and reminiscing proved to be simple and joyful ways to take care of the mind, body and emotions. In this session, we drew on traditional games and...

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2026, continuing to do well!

In 2025, we did well to learn, share, and care. In 2026, we will continue on this path. Season's greetings to all our partners, visitors, and team, with wishes for a 2026 filled with health, knowledge, and commitment.

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T-shaped Plate Project on AveiroTV

Find out more here about Prato em T, a partnership between Fundação Casa Hermes, Nova Medical School and Costa Nova, in a project that reinforces and promotes health literacy. Thank you to AveiroTV for their support in promoting this important project!

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Protection is in your hands!

Health education has a greater impact when it becomes an open and shared conversation. Skope hosted another session of the educational programme ‘Protect Yourself’, focusing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), this time with students from the vocational course...

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Skope on the Praça da Alegria programme – RTP

Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was the setting for the filming of RTP's Praça da Alegria programme – a special moment that raised the profile of the museum, its mission and the work carried out by the Casa Hermes Foundation. We would like to thank Aradas...

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Health education at the table 🥗✨

At SKOPE – Museum of Medicine and Health, we believe that health education begins with simple everyday gestures. The T-shaped Plate is one such tool: it transforms scientific knowledge into practical and accessible choices, helping adults and children to compose...

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Project launch – T-shaped dish

The T-Plate was presented at NOVA Medical School, a project that the Casa Hermes Foundation is proud to be part of and which arose from a shared desire to bring scientific knowledge closer to everyday life, promoting more conscious and healthy food choices. The...

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Presentation of the Professional Aptitude Test at Skope

Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health welcomed a group of students from Santa Maria Secondary School in Sintra. Among them was Daniela, a student on the Professional Healthcare Assistant course, who chose our museum to present her Professional Aptitude Test (PAP). The...

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Skope visits the Hat Museum as part of a network tour

What a privilege it was to participate in the network visit, promoted by the Portuguese Museum Network at the incredible Chapelaria Hat Museum. A day of sharing, exchanging experiences and learning about the best of Portuguese museology! Thank you to the Portuguese...

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Creative Workshop: Christmas Decorations ✨

We will create personalised Christmas decorations using simple and accessible techniques in a welcoming environment where creativity, sharing and good cheer come naturally. No experience is necessary — just a desire to try something different. This workshop is part of...

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First activity of our active ageing programme!

We hosted the first session of the programme developed by the Casa Hermes Foundation and ITAU at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, aimed at users of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Aveiro. We kicked off the cycle with a creative workshop inspired by the Christmas...

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Diário de Aveiro on Skope’s 1st Anniversary

Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, 18 October, with a series of activities open to the entire community, and Diário de Aveiro was there to report on all the details. The event was ‘designed for children, families,...

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At Skope, knowledge comes to life!

We welcomed a group of 12th-year students from the professional Health Assistant course at Porto de Mós Secondary School to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, who took part in the “Pela Minha Rica Saúde” (For My Good Health) activity. Through challenges,...

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Lifelong learning also happens at Skope!

We were delighted to welcome the board of Academia dos Saberes to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, to discover the stories and curiosities that bring our Blue House to life. The Academia dos Saberes is a project that promotes continuous learning, socialising and...

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Skope has reopened its doors to teachers!

It was a meeting once again marked by the sharing of ideas, enthusiasm and reflection on how to combine science, history, art and citizenship with different school contexts. Our goal is clear: to transform knowledge into living experiences that spark curiosity, foster...

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Magic, learning and health at Skope!

We welcomed a group from ATL and Centro de Estudos Quadro Mágico to Skope, a space where children and young people explore creativity, learn new skills and grow as a community. During the afternoon, they took part in our Peddy Paper, a challenge full of puzzles,...

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Discover interests and vocations at Skope!

We welcomed two young women from the Castro Daire School Group as part of the ‘Discovering Interests’ activity of the CLDS 5G Create Challenge project, coordinated and implemented by ADRIMAG (Association for Rural Development of the Montemuro, Arada and Gralheira...

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Memorable moments from 2025, on video

The Casa Hermes Foundation has had an exciting year, marked by projects, meetings and research that bring science closer to the community. At Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, we opened our doors to new ideas and to all who visited us, making each activity a...

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Explore and discover Skope!

Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, welcomed a group from Academia Letras Mágicas, a study centre that supports students in their daily school life and promotes excellence in learning, tailored to each individual's needs. With team spirit, the students put their...

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Skope featured in the Portuguese Medical Order Magazine

Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was featured in the latest edition of the Portuguese Medical Order's MD Centro Magazine. The article tells our story, the legacy of Dr. Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas and the purpose that drives us: to value the historical heritage...

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Inclusion, health and lots of fun at Skope!

We are delighted to welcome a group of 100 children, aged between 6 and 13, on 24, 25, 28 and 29 July for afternoons full of discovery and learning at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health! These visits are part of the “Bairros 2030+i” project, promoted by Gaiurb, a...

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For My Good Health, with ADN Educational Hub

Citizens capable of fully exploiting their abilities, valuing knowledge and know-how — this is the principle that guides the work of the ADN Educational Hub. And it was in this spirit that the group prepared themselves, even before the visit, by creating a kind of...

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For my good health with the Genius Academy

Sleeping well, exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet are fundamental pillars of a healthy life. But knowing this isn't enough - the real challenge is putting this knowledge into practice on a daily basis. The group was invited to reflect on their lifestyles...

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Skope joins the Network of Ciência Viva Centres

We've got news! The Casa Hermes Foundation has signed a Partnership Agreement with the Network of Cência Viva Centres, through Fábrica Science Centre of Aveiro, the promoter of the Aveiro Ciência Viva Circuit. We are delighted to announce that Skope - Museum of...

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Skope was featured on Aveiro TV!

In October, the Casa Hermes Foundation inaugurated Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, in Aradas. The objects on display in the various rooms that make up the museum belonged to the personal collection of Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas, a doctor and collector from...

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2nd meeting of the Museums in Dialogue project

The second meeting of the Museums in Dialogue project, organised by the Museological Centre of the Colónia Rovisco Hospital, took place at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, with the aim of preparing the design of a collaborative and travelling exhibition of...

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Summer Medical School: Lifestyle Aveiro in AveiroTV

On 7 and 8 June, the city of Aveiro hosted the Summer Medical School: Lifestyle – Aveiro Short Edition, a special decentralised edition of the NOVA Medical School (NMS) educational project, in partnership with the Casa Hermes Foundation. Following the success of...

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FCH team at the Monitors’ Training

The Casa Hermes Foundation took part in the training of holiday camp monitors promoted by NOVA Medical School, thus training its team for the holiday weeks at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, taking place in July in Aveiro. The training covered topics such as...

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Long-awaited visit to Skope

It was a very special day! A long-awaited visit from Professor Manuel Valente Alves, doctor, historian and artist. Someone who has deeply inspired and marked the narrative shared on Skope - Museu de Medicina e Saúde, with his work ‘História da Medicina em Portugal -...

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Visit from the CMI Cultural Councillor

We had the pleasure of welcoming the Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Ílhavo, Mariana Ramos, and the Director of the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, Nuno Miguel Costa, to the headquarters of the Casa Hermes Foundation. We presented the Foundation's project in its...

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Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter

From the start of 2025 until April, the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health have been busy. Here’s the newsletter we’ve prepared for you! We invite you to visit us soon, on 14 and 21 June. Happy reading!

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Visit by the Portuguese Network of Museums

We would like to thank the team from the Portuguese Network of Museums for their visit to Skope. The presence of the Network in our space reinforces the importance of collaboration between institutions dedicated to preserving, enhancing and disseminating cultural and...

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City Hall visit to Skope and FCH

At the headquarters of the Casa Hermes Foundation, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Vice President of Aveiro City Hall, Dr. Rogério Carlos, and the head of the Education Division, Dr. Celeste Madail, for a visit to the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. During...

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Skope participates in National Museologist Day

On the 28th of April, while the country was in total darkness, National Museologist Day was celebrated at the Pharmacy Museum in Lisbon, and Skope - the Casa Hermes Foundation's Museum of Medicine and Health was present at this event promoted by APOM - the Portuguese...

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Easter at Skope!

Even the rain didn't stop the curiosity! This week, SKOPE welcomed many visitors ready to explore, play and learn. We thank everyone who came to spend the Easter holidays with us. It was a pleasure to receive every smile and every question! Here we share some records...

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Skope in Diário de Aveiro

Skope was featured in the Diário de Aveiro! Inaugurated in October 2024, Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health is a project born from the collection of Aveiro doctor Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas and his private museum, Casa-Museu Dr. Hermes, located in Aradas –...

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Project ARADAS + at Skope

As part of the ARADAS + projects, launched seven years ago by the Aradas Parish Council, Skope received a group of curious and excited visitors! These projects aim to provide the population of Aradas with a range of activities that actively contribute to improving...

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Skope and FCH on Portuguese Time – RTP

Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health and Casa Hermes Foundation and were the setting for RTP’s Hora dos Portugueses program! In addition to the presentation notes on Skope, it was possible to get to know and recognize its different spaces as they appeared throughout...

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Skope inspires more than 80 students and teachers!

The first open week for schools went very well. We would like to thank all the students and teachers who visited us and brought such good energy! “The visit to Skope gave us a historical perspective on the evolution of medicine and its importance to society. It also...

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Visit from Cartola do Sábio

We welcomed a group of students from Cartola do Sábio, a study center in Aradas, for a visit and an activity full of discoveries. Room by room the stories aroused curiosity and in the “future” the games and learning involved everyone in moments of great excitement!...

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Skope in Aveiro Mag

“A museum that portrays history and looks to the future. Welcome to Skope” is the title of the article in Aveiro Mag magazine in which Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was highlighted. The Aveiro municipality's most recent museum space has its origins in the...

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Visit from the LIBPhys team – NOVA FCT

At the Casa Hermes Foundation we believe that each piece tells a unique story about the evolution of medicine. That's why we created the Conservation and Restoration Club, a program dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of historical objects from the...

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Visit to the Living Science Center Factory

We were delighted to welcome Pedro Pombo, director of Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva de Aveiro, and Isabel Correia, a member of the team, to Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We believe that cooperation between museums is essential for promoting scientific...

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Visit from Nova Medical School

The Casa Hermes Foundation is proud to strengthen its partnership with Nova Medical School. We were visited by Professor Conceição Calhau and Dr. Mariana Nóbrega for a planning session for the year 2025, with a focus on actions that promote the History of Medicine and...

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Skope on Portugal em Direto

Skope was featured on the Portugal em Direto program on RTP1. At minute 22:00, Rita Gíria presented Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health and some of its exhibition spaces. Watch the report here on RTP Play.

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Skope on Antena 1

In an interview with Antena 1's Destacável program, at minute 31:00, we present Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, inviting you to visit the recently inaugurated museum space in Aveiro. Listen to this program and prepare your visit to the historical heritage and...

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Skope on Rádio Observador

We start 2025 with special news! In the latest episode of the Rádio Observador Podcast “Extra guest - Confidente de damas”, irrigadores e tira-bristes”, we share a little of our story. Our thanks to João Paulo Sacadura for the invitation and friendly...

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Visit from Tourism Center of Portugal

Tourism Center of Portugal visited Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health! It was a privilege to welcome Dr. Silvia Ribau and Dr. Adriana Rodrigues for this special visit and to share our mission of exploring history and innovation in the field of medicine and health....

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The World War and the Revolution in Medicine

In Diário de Aveiro by Dr. Luís Monteiro, University Professor and General Practitioner, 04.12.2024 “The First World War was one of the greatest conflicts in history, not only because of its devastating consequences, but also because it led to significant innovations...

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Foundation Newsletter

Find out about the latest developments regarding the activities of the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, in this newly published newsletter. Happy reading!

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Medicine and Art

We received a very special visit from the artist Francisco Goulão, for a journey into the world of Medicine, but also the art present in Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, the design of the instruments and the architecture of the house. Thank you also for your creative and...

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Altice Labs Visit

Today we welcome the Altice Labs team! Altice Labs is a technological partner of Fundação Casa Hermes and has developed an innovative and immersive museum experience for Skope, called “InSkope”! In this cabin, visitors carry out private monitoring of various biometric...

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Estrelas & Ouriços Event

We welcomed the Estrelas & Ouriços team for a visit to the Museum and their annual meeting! Another opportunity to thank these incredible communication partners, who help bring culture and leisure to so many families. May there be more moments together!

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Teacher’s Day

We welcomed teachers from various school groups for a special day at the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We would like to thank Agrupamento de Escolas de Aveiro, Agrupamento de Escolas Dr. Mário Sacramento, Agrupamento de Escolas de José Estevão and Agrupamento...

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Visit from the Senior University of Oeiras

Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was the scene of an incredible exchange of knowledge and experiences! We had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Senior University of Oeiras, a dynamic and curious group with contagious enthusiasm, whom we thank for...

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Visit from the Aradas Parish Council

On the day that the Parish celebrates its 188th anniversary, we had the honor of receiving a visit from the President of the Parish Council of Aradas, Catarina Barreto and her executive, It is a huge privilege to share our story with those who make Aradas a special...

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Skope on SIC

We were on the SIC program, Alô Portugal, presenting Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health and some of the historical objects A special thanks to Ana Marques and José Figueiras, for welcoming us so well! Program available here, from minute 10:40.

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Visit from the Nobel Academy

We received a visit from a group of students from the Nobel Academy, a study center in Aradas, for a visit full of discoveries. This is a project whose mission is to train its students in areas that complement education, which makes us proud of your preference for...

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Skope in Evasões Magazine

Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was featured in Evasões Magazine, in the section “Culture, nature and gastronomy - on a journey beyond the canals”, as a mandatory stop on the tourist itinerary of Aveiro, in 2024 Portuguese Capital of Culture. Article available...

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Immersive experience by Altice Labs

Altice Labs is a technological partner of the recently opened Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health of the Casa Hermes Foundation, a new institution dedicated to the history of medicine. The museum, which inherits the tradition of the Dr. Hermes House-Museum, founded...

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Inauguration of Skope

The Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health - was inaugurated today in Aveiro, at an event attended by the City Mayor, José Ribau Esteves. The new museum is a project of the Casa Hermes Foundation and will showcase the largest private collection of medical objects in...

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FCH and Skope on RTP1

We were on RTP1's A Nossa Tarde program to share the journey we made to the opening of the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We'd like to thank Tânia Ribas de Oliveira and the team involved for giving us such a warm welcome. The program is available on RTP Play...

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Visit by the President of the CMA

The Casa Hermes Foundation received a kind visit from the Mayor of Aveiro City Council, Mr. Ribau Esteves, to accompany the development of Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. It is our commitment to help boost the city's culture and tourism by opening the doors to...

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Learning from the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo

The Ílhavo Maritime Museum (MMI) welcomed the Casa Hermes Foundation team for two days full of learning, in terms of educational services, operations and the various services it offers. Bárbara Martins and João Bastião provided us with two enriching guided tours of...

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An earthquake of support!

Today was a day of learning and an extremely good time at Quake. We looked at operations, logistics and spaces. We also had the opportunity to experience the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, an immersive and unique journey through Lisbon's history, not to be missed! Thank...

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Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter

2024 started with a lot of energy! The first newsletter from the Casa Hermes Foundation, which we share here, invites us to remember all the developments related to the activities of the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. Happy...

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Talking to Quake. Management of cultural equipment.

Today we talk to Maria Marques and Ricardo Clemente, founders of Quake, Lisbon Earthquake Museum, about operations management, teams, visitors and much more. A very important moment of sharing and learning! Quake is a themed experience that allows visitors to see and...

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Turismo do Centro Visit

The Casa Hermes Foundation would like to thank the Vice-President of Turismo Centro de Portugal, Dr. Anabela Freitas, for her visit. In addition to the comprehensive presentation of the Casa Hermes Foundation project and its strategic pillars, the visit also included...

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FCH signs protocol with Altice Labs

The Casa Hermes Foundation and Altice Labs have formed a partnership with the aim of implementing initiatives that contribute positively to the promotion of the future Museum of Medicine and Health and to the dissemination of information and communication technologies...

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